Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: Bidreked is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is cut short. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Quarion lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her head has been shaved. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Andram grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 190 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.